
Martha Davies
Martha is a Content Editor on the Gardens team. Her love for lifestyle journalism began when she interned at Time Out Dubai when she was 15 years old; she went on to study English and German at Oxford, before covering property and interior design at Country & Town House magazine. To Martha, living beautifully is all about good food and lots of colorful home decor.
Latest articles by Martha Davies
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Yes, Bees Can See in Color – And These Are the Flowers They’re Most Attracted To
Thanks to their unique visual spectrum, bees prefer certain colors – these are the flowers you'll want to plant in your garden this spring
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What to Do with a Dragon Tree in April – 5 Tasks to Guarantee Vibrant Foliage Throughout Spring
Dragon trees may be low-maintenance, but they do benefit from some TLC in spring
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Gardening Experts Say That Caterpillars Are Actually Good For Your Garden – Here's Why
They might be seen as nothing more than pests, but caterpillars are a vital part of your garden's ecosystem
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This One Fast-Growing Tree Will Gently Cool Your Patio in Spring and Summer – Without Blocking the View
Want to create some shade on your patio without doing anything too drastic? Planting is key – and this glorious, low-maintenance tree is the perfect choice
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What to Do With an Orchid in April – 5 Crucial Tasks for large, Tropical Blooms and Vigorous Growth
Now is the time to carry out essential checks to help your orchid thrive in spring
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4 Common Materials That Could Be Harming Your Backyard Birds – And What to Provide Instead
From dryer lint to loose yarn, these damaging materials could be hiding in plain sight
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Mangave Is the Succulent Everyone Will Be Planting This Year – It’s Tough, Drought-Tolerant and Surprisingly Easy to Grow
This hybrid succulent species is striking and so easy to care for
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What to Do With a Spider Plant in March to Guarantee Vibrant Leaves and Lush Growth All Spring
In March, spider plants are entering their active growth period – so these quick tasks are more essential than ever to ensure that your plants can thrive
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I Was Convinced That Maximalism Was Taking Over, But Cooper Kupp's Living Room Proves That Breezy Neutrals Will Always Prevail
The Seattle Seahawks player shared a rare shot of his home – and it's a masterclass in Scandi elegance
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Joanna Gaines' DIY Centerpiece is So Easy, You'll Wish You Tried it Sooner
You can recreate Joanna Gaines’ holiday table centerpiece in minutes, using foliage from your backyard
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23 DIY Christmas Decor Ideas From the Experts to Bring a Homespun Touch
From wreaths and wrapping to tree ornaments, these DIY Christmas decor ideas are guaranteed to fill your home with festive magic
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Bed Threads' Scalloped Table Linen Proves That This Trend is Here to Stay – and it's on Sale
This unexpected find from Bed Threads is bringing the scalloped trend to the table
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The Round: A Vintage Tea Party
From scalloped cake stands to heritage print appetizer plates, here's what you need for a gloriously fall-inspired afternoon tea party
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I've been coveting John Derian's Pieces for as Long as I Can Remember – Now I Can Bring the Artist's Iconic Charm to my Festive Table From Just $15
John Derian's Target collection delivers the designer look at an unbeatable price, and it's the Christmas tableware upgrade I've been dreaming of
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How to Host an Elegant Afternoon Tea With a Modern Twist – 5 Expert Steps to a Timelessly Chic Event
Afternoon tea is a wonderfully sophisticated and uplifting tradition, which you can put your own spin on with this advice from hosts and etiquette experts
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I'm bringing designer luxe to my Halloween table on a thrift store budget with Target's new collection – pieces start at just $5
Target's Threshold Halloween collection is giving vintage-inspired luxe without the price tag
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Le Creuset's magical new collab is indulging my Wicked obsession while I await the new movie – and it's thrown fans into a frenzy
The limited edition Le Creuset x Wicked collection has swooped in, but I have no doubt it'll fly off the shelves just as fast
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These are five of the quickest ways to ruin a pie crust – experts reveal how to avoid them and nail that perfect golden topping every time
Struggling to perfect your pie crust ahead of fall hosting? These are the most common mistakes and how to avoid them
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Quick! ALDI's viral bread-making kit is back in stock – it's the perfect chance to up your baking game this fall, for less than $15
ALDI's Crofton bread-making kit flew off the shelves last time, so I'm nabbing one before it sells out again
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These Anthropologie decorations are far too gorgeous to keep for Christmas – I'm making the most of my buys and putting them up straight away
With subtle metallics, neutral fabrics and natural motifs, these festive picks are elegant, versatile, and timeless enough to display all year round
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I thought it was a trick, but these Amazon Halloween decorations are unexpectedly elegant – you're in for a treat
From chic faux flowers to stylish table runners, these decorations will trick your guests into thinking they're far more expensive
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This is the retro-inspired tableware drop I've been waiting for – it brings together two iconic American brands and is so perfect for fall
The 'Gathered' collection from Herman Miller and Heath Ceramics puts heritage design back on the table – literally
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It might be pricey, but it is beautiful, caters for a crowd and cooks more than just pies – will Gozney's slick new pizza oven convince me to upgrade?
Gozney's brand new Dome Gen 2 series is sleek, seamless, and chef-approved – think restaurant quality in your backyard
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If you only buy one piece of fall decor, make it these viral MacKenzie-Childs rattan pumpkins – they're under $50 for the set
The MacKenzie-Childs rattan pumpkins have taken TikTok by storm – I'm adding them to my cart before they sell out
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